Shopping Tips

How to Spot Amazon Prime Day Scams: BBB’s Warning and What to Do The Better Business Bureau (BBB) has issued a warning about online shopping scams ahead of Amazon Prime Day, as reported by WBKO and other outlets. With millions of shoppers expected to hunt for deals, scammers are already ramping up efforts to steal money and personal information. Here’s what you need to know about the common tactics they use and how to protect yourself. ...

Online shopping scams to watch and simple ways to avoid them Nearly one in three U.S. adults have experienced an online shopping scam, according to a 2025 Pew Research Center survey. That figure—about a third of Americans say they’ve had an online shopping scam happen to them—underscores just how common these schemes have become. Whether it’s a too-good-to-be-true deal on social media, a phishing email pretending to be a retailer, or a fake website that looks exactly like a trusted brand, the risk is real. ...

AI Chatbots Are Sending Shoppers to Scam Sites – Here’s How to Stay Safe Introduction If you’ve asked an AI chatbot for product recommendations lately, you’re not alone. More people now use tools like ChatGPT, Google Gemini, or Microsoft Copilot to decide what to buy. But recent warnings from consumer groups suggest those recommendations may sometimes lead to fraudulent websites instead of legitimate stores. ...

Fake Prom Dress Websites Are Flooding Search Results: How to Avoid Being Scammed Prom season is here, and for many families that means hunting for the perfect dress online. Unfortunately, scammers are running their own campaigns right alongside legitimate retailers. The Better Business Bureau (BBB) recently issued an alert warning shoppers in the Hudson Valley—and across the country—about a surge in fake prom dress websites. These sites look convincing, but they are set up to steal money and personal information. ...

1 in 3 Americans Have Been Scammed Online Shopping: Here’s How to Protect Yourself A new report from the Pew Research Center, released in November 2025, confirms what many have suspected: online shopping scams are disturbingly common. Roughly one in three American adults say they have fallen victim to at least one online shopping scam. With holiday shopping already underway, this data is a timely reminder to slow down and check before you click. ...